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1997 – The Vandalia Historical Society was to hold a ceremony to recognize Mary Burtschi for her donation of the Little Brick House to the society.
The Vandalia Jaycees were still looking for a place to hold their haunted house.
Travis Blain rushed for 294 yards against Pana, but the Vandals lost to Pana, 21-14, in an overtime contest.
Mr. and Mrs. David Hill of Vandalia were celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary, and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Hollman of St. Peter were marking their 50th anniversary.

The Christmas decorations are up, the city's tree is in place at the top of Gallatin Street and the merchants have their stores stocked with all sorts of Christmas presents.
It's Christmas time in Vandalia!
This Friday's Olde Tyme Christmas celebration officially kicks off the of the holiday season in Vandalia. Events run from 5-9 p.m. in stores throughout the downtown area. You'll find special pricing, fully stocked shelves and helpful merchants, ready to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Nominating petition forms for the April 9, 2013, school board election in Vandalia Community Unit School District No. 203 are now available.
Forms may be picked up in the office of the board secretary at 1109 N. Eighth St. on any business day, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
A school board candidate’s petition must be filed in the same office between 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, and 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24.
Candidates’ names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominating papers are received in the secretary’s office.

Fayette County E911 Coordinator Kevin Jenne announced on Tuesday that residents of St. Peter ZIP Code 62880 and rural Farina residences in the 62838 ZIP Code will be receiving letters with their new, official 911 addresses this week.
The new addresses will replace the rural route box numbers that residents are currently using.

✔ The Vandalia Park District Board of Trustees will meet at Vandalia Airport.
✔ TOPS IL 2490 will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is from 9-9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Dovie Heaton-Bergin at 283-1729.
✔ TOPS IL 1872, Ramsey, will meet at the Christian Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is at 6:20 p.m., and the meeting is at 7 p.m.
Friday, November 16

• Lighting of city Christmas tree – 5 p.m.
• Downtown merchants open from 5-9 p.m.
• Vandalia Statehouse open from 5-8 p.m.
• Chestnuts roasting over an open fire
• Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Something Special Florist
• Story time at Evans Public Library, 6:30 p.m.